Original Word: σφραγίς, ῖδος, ἡPart of Speech: Noun, FeminineTransliteration: sphragisPhonetic Spelling: (sfrag-ece')Short Definition: a signet-ring, impression of a seal, the proofDefinition: a seal, signet ring, the impression of a seal, that which the seal attests, the proof.

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Cognate: 4973sphragís – an etched (engraved) object pressed into soft wax or clay to seal a document (letter); a "seal."

"Seal" is often used metaphorically (Ro 4:11; 1 Cor 9:2; 2 Tim 2:19; Rev 9:4). For more discussion see 4972 (sphragízō), and the HELPS prophecy-guide at "the Great Tribulation."

Probably strengthened from phrasso; a signet (as fencing in or protecting from misappropriation); by implication, the stamp impressed (as a mark of privacy, or genuineness), literally or figuratively -- seal.

Romans 4:11N-AFSGRK:ἔλαβεν περιτομῆς σφραγῖδα τῆς δικαιοσύνηςNAS: of circumcision, a seal of the righteousnessKJV: of circumcision, a seal of the righteousnessINT: he received of circumcision [as] a seal of the righteousness